AwardedAwarded 20 May 2026
Provision of Applicant Tracking System
Lift Schools · Education
In brief
Lift Schools awarded IT and software work to Earcu Ltd on 20 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £350,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
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What the notice says
Our current contract for our existing Applicant Tracking System is due to end on 31 August 2026. Following a recent market testing exercise, Lift Schools now seeks to procure a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that enhances candidate experience, ensures full compliance with safer recruitment, and integrates seamlessly with our wider people systems.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Earcu Ltd 11 bids received | £177,300 | Awarded 14 April 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 001239-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 034025-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 046765-2026
About the buyer
Lift SchoolsLast 12 months
Procurements
9Awards
5Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Earcu Ltd1 contract
- Thrive Learning Limited1 contract
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From notice 001239-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 January 2026, last updated 21 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.